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Principles and values of the Republic

En France, il est possible pour l'État de financer :In France, the State is allowed to fund:

Answer

Des services d'aumônerie dans les prisons et les hôpitauxChaplaincy services in prisons and hospitals

Explanation

The 1905 law forbids subsidising religions, but allows paying for chaplaincies so that worship is possible in prisons or hospitals.

Source: Loi du 9 décembre 1905 concernant la séparation des Églises et de l'État, article 2Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

  1. Le salaire des responsables religieux dans toute la FranceThe salaries of religious leaders throughout France
  2. Des services d'aumônerie dans les prisons et les hôpitauxChaplaincy services in prisons and hospitals
  3. Une religion officielle choisie par le gouvernementAn official religion chosen by the government
  4. Des campagnes pour convertir les habitantsCampaigns to convert the population

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